The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 57,900
€ 29,300
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56
71.5
79.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
185.2
178 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
E90
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
400 mi
Range
561 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
185.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
